USB console port on 1900 series

I would like to try and use the USB port on the router instead of the RJ45 port.  What cable do I need for that?  Do I need to configure anything differently on the router?

The cables are the usual USB to USB-Mini which you can buy cheaply at any electronics shop. 
You will need to install the driver and the driver can be found HERE.

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